Jun 21, 2018 | Alexandria District Lay Leader
“Servants & Leaders … Called to be Different” The world is full of people who seek power, possessions, and prestige. It was as true in Jesus’ day as it is for us today. Thus, Jesus’ critique and rejection of worldly values and leadership practices...
Jun 21, 2018 | Alexandria DS Notes, Books
June Book Reviews TWO BOOKS TO CONSIDER The Pentecost Paradigm: Ten Strategies for Becoming a Multiracial Congregation by Jacqueline Lewis and John Janka (Westminster John Knox Press, 2018) is a timely offering for congregations who feel led to do more about the...
Jun 20, 2018 | News & Info, Alexandria DS Notes
Coming and Going “The Lord will keep you from all evil; He will keep your life. The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time on and forevermore.” (Psalm 121:7-8) The perennial rhythm of coming and going comes to particular attention at this...
Jun 19, 2018 | News & Info, Arlington DS Notes
Right Here, Right Now* I am not a patient person. But there I sat, bumper to bumper, in rush hour traffic, heading into the District for a 7 pm Thursday night dinner. The meeting was important to my husband’s volunteer work, and I did not want to...
Jun 18, 2018 | News & Info
Hopefulness in the Midst of Tragedy Rev. Bill Moberly, Associate Pastor of Senior Adult Ministries & Visitation at St. Matthew’s UMC, offered this reflection to his District Superintendent Jeff Mickle. Jeff asked that we post it to our newsletter and...
